Tonbridge Grammar School
Secondary · Academy converter · Ages 11–18 · Tonbridge, Kent
Tonbridge Grammar School is a secondary school in Tonbridge, Kent for ages 11–18 (academy converter). Its latest Ofsted outcome is Standards maintained, from the inspection on 4 December 2024.
Key facts
- Address
- Deakin Leas, Tonbridge, TN9 2JR
- Type
- Academy converter
- Phase
- Secondary
- Ages
- 11–18
- Sector
- See recorded establishment type
- Admissions policy
- Selective
- Council
- Kent
- Pupils on roll
- 1,150 January 2026 school census
- Free school meals
- 2.6% of pupils eligible
- Pupils per teacher
- 19
Official record: Get Information about Schools · as at 15 September 2026
Ofsted
Standards maintained Inspected 4 December 2024
Strengths
- “Pupils are proud to attend and represent Tonbridge Grammar School.”
- “A sense of purpose and intent permeates the school.”
- “Pupils are keen to learn, engage with deep thinking and be challenged.”
Safeguarding: Effective
Quoted from the Ofsted report published 17 January 2025 (read the report). Crown copyright, Open Government Licence v3.0.
Exam results
| Measure | School | England |
|---|---|---|
| GCSE English and maths, grade 5 or above (2024/25) | 98% | 45% |
| Attainment 8 score (2024/25) | 77.2 | 46 |
Department for Education school performance data. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.
Applications and offers
- 2026 Year 7 entry: 353 first-preference applications, 180 offers in total, 172 offers to first-preference applicants.
Department for Education, school-level applications and offers, figures on national offer day. Earlier years are in the pass.
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Nearby secondary schools
Straight-line distance, in Kent.
- Weald of Kent Grammar School 0.3 mi Not judged
- Hillview School for Girls 0.5 mi School remains Good
- The Judd School 0.5 mi Not judged
- Leigh Academy Tonbridge 0.7 mi Good
- Leigh Academy Hugh Christie 2.1 mi No Ofsted grade
- St Gregory's Catholic School 2.4 mi Not judged
- Tunbridge Wells Grammar School for Boys 2.4 mi No Ofsted grade
- Tunbridge Wells Girls' Grammar School 2.8 mi Outstanding